Beach wedding’s go-to fabric…

The name says it all. Buuuuur-lap. Yes, burlap’s rough, no-frills nature wouldn’t go far in that fancy wedding department dominated by lace and satin. That is, unless you are planning a beach wedding. In that case, it’s the fabric du jour. It’s got that all-natural appeal and, for those thrifty brides, the tightly-woven, course fabric is pretty cheap. (Depending on your needs, prices can start at $3 a yard.)
Thinking sea shells, sand, and sea glass? Burlap’s in the same department when it comes to creating a warm, cool theme that brings elements of the ocean and beach to your wedding and reception. The fabric, which can be picked up on online and at craft stores, can be used to fashion table covers, gift bags, ribbons, banners and more. A tricky fabric to work with, if you are not the do-it-yourself patient gal you might want to head over to Etsy.com, which is where we found these lovely creations.